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One Displaced, No Injuries Reported in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

Saturday, December 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 7:10 a.m. Saturday at the 800 block of North Plum. First arriving fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the attic of the home and made an aggressive fire attack in the... Read More.

Salina Names New City Attorney, First Full Time One

Friday, December 19

SALINA, Kan. — City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Patrick Hoffman as the new City Attorney. Mr. Hoffman is a Salina resident and brings over 15 years of municipal law experience to the City of Salina. He served as County Counselor for Reno and Barton... Read More.

Frontier Extension District to Host Green Prints Meeting January 22, 2026

Friday, December 19

OTTAWA, Kan. — On January 22nd, 2026, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting to discuss garden planning and preparation. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Neosho Community College at 900 E Logan St. Green Prints is a meeting that will focus... Read More.

Second Christian School in Area Receives Bomb Threat

Friday, December 19

ELBING, Kan. — According to KAKE News, there was also a bomb threat this morning at Berean Academy in Elbing. Berean is a K-12 school located about 12 miles east of Newton, just inside Butler County. The threat was reported just after 8... Read More.

December 2025 Graduate and Future Teacher Haylee Hafenstein and the Power of Faith, Mentorship, and a Commitment to Service

Friday, December 19

HAYS, Kan. — When you ask a group of teachers why they chose this as their profession, there tends to be one consistent response. Nearly all will say they felt a calling to serve and were drawn to teaching because they wanted to create... Read More.

Potato…Po-tah-to: Knowing the Variety Makes a Difference in How You Cook Versatile Vegetable

Friday, December 19

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says that even though two potato varieties may seem the same, there can be a big difference in how each makes it to the dinner table. She said starch and moisture content determine the best... Read More.

K-State to Honor Farmers at TAPS Awards Banquet

Friday, December 19

Annual competition challenges producers to test water-saving strategies GARDEN CITY, Kan. — Farmers from Kansas and other parts of the world who have competed against each other in an increasingly popular program to test new water saving strategies will be recognized during an awards banquet... Read More.

USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman Summarizes Evacuation, Gives Thanks, Shares Next Steps

Thursday, December 18

Buhler USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman has provided a summary , thank You , and next steps following the Plum Creek Elementary School evacuation Thursday afternoon. In her summary of the evacuation, Couchman said she was notified at 1:15 p.m. that there was... Read More.

North Hutchinson Wildfire Update

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At this hour, all mutual aid, in county and out of county task forces have been released from the scene on North Plum. HFD is still on scene working a few hot spots and hay bale fires. Hutchinson crews will remain... Read More.

Aerial Fire Attack Grounded Thursday, December 18

Thursday, December 18

The high winds are also hampering part of the wildfire response. The Kansas Forest Service said their firefighting aircraft are grounded today due to the high winds, which can make flying unsafe for pilots and reduce effectiveness of water drops. Because of this, firefighters... Read More.

Plum Street Fire Evacuation Order Issued, Press Conference to be Held at 4 PM at Hutchinson Fire Dept. Training Center

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (December 18, 2025) — An evacuation order is currently in place from Plum Street east to Halstead, north of 56th Street, out of an abundance of caution. The fire is located near 82nd Street, extending east of Blue Spruce Road toward Rolling Hills... Read More.

Williams Joins Emergency Department Staff at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Thursday, December 18

LARNED, Kan. — Throughout his almost three-decades-long nursing career, Ron Williams has been drawn to emergency care for patients throughout Kansas and in other states. That attraction has now led him to the Emergency Department (ED) at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH). “I have always worked... Read More.

Author: Brenna Eller

One Displaced, No Injuries Reported in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

Salina Names New City Attorney, First Full Time One

Frontier Extension District to Host Green Prints Meeting January 22, 2026

Second Christian School in Area Receives Bomb Threat

December 2025 Graduate and Future Teacher Haylee Hafenstein and the Power of Faith, Mentorship, and a Commitment to Service

Potato…Po-tah-to: Knowing the Variety Makes a Difference in How You Cook Versatile Vegetable

K-State to Honor Farmers at TAPS Awards Banquet

USD 313 Superintendent Cindy Couchman Summarizes Evacuation, Gives Thanks, Shares Next Steps

North Hutchinson Wildfire Update

Aerial Fire Attack Grounded Thursday, December 18

Plum Street Fire Evacuation Order Issued, Press Conference to be Held at 4 PM at Hutchinson Fire Dept. Training Center

Williams Joins Emergency Department Staff at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

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